It is also chemically similar to the amino acid phenyl-amine, which stimulate
epinephrine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. I would only use as prescribed and start with a low dose and taper up. I took DLPA for a few days at too high a dose, it sent me into mania, I am Bipolar1. These drugs effect more than pain relief, weight loss, or why ever we take them, so just be dry aware of any changes in mood or physical side effects.